By Louis J. Sharp It is reported that Henry W. Longfellow was once asked by an admirer how he continued to maintain the vigor to write so beautifully in the waning years of his life. He turned to an apple tree nearby and said, “That apple tree is very old. I never saw prettier blossoms upon …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
I Sat Where They Sat
By Tom O’Neal Six centuries before Christ, God caused the Jews to be carried away into Babylonian captivity. The reason for this was their repeated idolatry. During the time of the judges, God’s people turned away from him to follow the gods of the nations about them. In the time of the divided kingdom they were …
Preaching the Cross: Agreeing With A Brother on Some Fundamentals
By Larry Ray Hafley A few months ago I wrote some articles on what it does and does not mean to preach the cross of Christ. I cited New Testament examples of what it does mean and several current examples of confusion on the subject. I included a reference to some things another brother published in …
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Hindrances to the Cause of Christ
By Andy Alexander Furthering the cause of Christ should be the supreme goal of every Christian (Matt. 6:33). In order to accomplish this goal, we must follow the teaching and example of our Leader, Jesus Christ (Jn. 14:6; 1 Pet. 2:21). No one knows better how to defeat Satan and win the victory in this life …